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Lottie honored

Fri,01/30/26-2:00PM, 396 Reads
The Middle Mississippi Chapter of Mississippi Writers Guild recently honored Lottie Brent Boggan (left) with a surprise birthday celebration. Lottie turned 92 on December 5. She has been a member of the guild for years as well as a contributor to The Northside Sun with her column “Keeping up with Lottie” since 1978.
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Mayor John Horhn

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Budget, water authority, blight top Jackson mayor’s priorities

By NELL LUTER FLOYD NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,02/13/26-8:00AM, 395 Reads
On the job since July 1, Jackson Mayor John Horhn has a wide range of priorities that include efforts to right size the city budget, work with the Legislature to create a Metro Jackson Water Authority, a focus on blight elimination and attention on infrastructure improvements.
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The Other Side Podcast: Senate education chairman DeBar says school choice vouchers remain a no-go in the Senate

By GEOFF PENDER AND DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY GEOFF PENDER AND DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,01/27/26-12:21PM, 395 Reads 11,397 Statewide
Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says he will allow his committee to vote on the House’s school choice measure, but he’s still convinced the proposal to spend public money on private schooling will not pass in the Senate. Why are senators opposed to this? He explains.
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Junior varsity boys soccer team

Fri,01/30/26-12:00PM, 392 Reads
Members of Jackson Prep’s 2025-2026 junior varsity boys soccer team include (from left back) Coach Kevin Johns, Paxton Lowe, Jack Polk, Peyton Woods, Charlie James, Parks Thiel, Jack Williams, Cohen Taylor, Oliver Harris, Zander Robinson, Tyler McCain, Assistant Coach Keelan Pajak, Assistant Coach Matt Smith; and (front) Patrick Gunn, Butler Cla
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John Howie

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Newsworthy: Regions

By JOHN HOWIE JOHN HOWIE - Special to the Sun
Fri,02/20/26-1:00AM, 383 Reads
Mississippi’s economic story is changing. More people and organizations are choosing to invest, work together, and build something lasting from the ground up.
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Preparing for competition

Fri,01/30/26-11:00AM, 383 Reads
Jackson Academy will host its annual Jackson Academy Show Choir Invitational (JASI) competition February 6-7 at the school's Performing Arts Center. The competition features elite show choirs from across Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee for the title of Grand Champion.
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Novel Night - Jackson Friends of Library

Fri,01/30/26-10:00AM, 383 Reads
The Jackson Friends of Library and the Dreamnote Foundation recently hosted “A Novel Night” at Cathead Distillery in Downtown Jackson. Guests enjoyed music, cocktails, and bites by Chef Hunter Evans.
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Band students shine

Fri,02/06/26-10:00AM, 382 Reads
Twelve band members from Jackson Academy participated in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Concert Band Clinic. Nine JA students performed with the Gold Band, while three were selected for the Silver Band.
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Life’s a garden... dig it!: Lights out Uganda

By ALLEN MARTINSON ALLEN MARTINSON - Gardening Columnist
Fri,01/30/26-7:00AM, 380 Reads
I have a story to tell. The story is one of the wildest rides I’ve experienced yet. On the afternoon of January 11th Mimi dropped my mother, Rita Martinson, and me off at Jackson International airport. We were bound for the East African country of Uganda.
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Junior class officers

Fri,02/20/26-5:00PM, 380 Reads
Madison Central High School Student Government Association junior class officers for the 2025-2026 school year include (from left, back) Representatives Mahagony Bennett, Amy Page, Scarlett Sullivan, Margaret Morrow, Thomas Pound, Khloe Smith; (front) Secretary Layan Nabulsi, Vice President Mattie Hodges, President Allie Raush, and Treasurer Lan
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